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31 Jul

Mass general researchers highlight new use for Larazotide in combating post-covid inflammation

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A medicine meant to treat coeliac disease, an autoimmune ailment mostly affecting the small intestine, has showed potential for infants suffering from severe post-Covid syndrome, according to a small research. Covid infection, albeit uncommon in children, causes multisystem inflammatory syndrome (MIS-C), a dangerous illness characterized by high fevers, gastrointestinal symptoms, and potentially fatal heart damage. The research results, published in the journal Science Translational Medicine, demonstrated that larazotide helped children resume to regular activities more quickly after Covid. "While our study is small, its results are powerful and have implications not only for MIS-C, but potentially for long-term Covid," said…

31 Jul

Muthoot Microfin enters Assam, boosts financial inclusion in Northeast

Business BureauBusiness

Muthoot Microfin, India’s second-largest NBFC-MFI, has announced its strategic entry into the Northeast with the launch of its first branch in Assam. The company inaugurated its debut branch in Mirza, Guwahati on July 29, marking its presence in 21 states and union territories across India. The newly launched Guwahati branch is strategically positioned to serve both the city’s urban population and surrounding rural communities. With this move, Muthoot Microfin aims to expand access to rural credit, strengthen the local financial ecosystem, and promote inclusive growth in the region. Assam, with its vibrant micro-enterprise culture and strong base of women-led businesses,…

31 Jul

Sikkim launches ‘Aama Samman Diwas’ to recognise mothers’ role

Sonakshi SarkarSikkim

The Government of Sikkim has officially declared August 10 as “Aama Samman Diwas” (Mother’s Honour Day), to be observed annually in recognition of the immense contributions made by mothers to family, society, and the state. The announcement was made through a formal notification issued by Chief Secretary R. Telang, marking a unique initiative aimed at honouring motherhood in both spirit and practice. The notification described mothers as central figures in shaping the lives of future generations through compassion, empathy, and deeply rooted values. Their silent sacrifices, emotional labour, and selfless devotion to raising responsible citizens, the government stated, are vital…

31 Jul

Sikkim To Be Developed As Model State In Cancer Prevention

Purbalee DuttaNews, Sikkim

Cancer cases in Sikkim are rising at a concerning pace, prompting strong action from the state government. Under the leadership of Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang-Golay, the Health and Family Welfare Department and the Department of Science and Technology have been working together to address the issue. A detailed analysis of decade-long cancer data revealed distinct trends in cancer types, ethnicity, and geographic patterns. This data was shared with the Department of Health Research and Department of Biotechnology, Government of India, along with a request for targeted interventions. In response, an expert consultation on cancer prevention and control in Sikkim…

31 Jul

JICA and Assam government empower women in sports with leadership and coaching programme

Business BureauBusiness

The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), in collaboration with the Department of Sports & Youth Welfare, Government of Assam, concluded the “JICA–Assam Women’s Leadership & Coaching Empowerment Programme” at the Arjuna Bhogeswar Baruah Sports Complex, Sarusajai, Guwahati, on Tuesday. The week-long workshop (July 23–30) trained around 60 women coaches, athletes, and aspiring leaders from across Assam. Focused on the theme “Building a Kaizen Culture,” the programme aimed to instil leadership, inclusive coaching practices, and continuous improvement (Kaizen) in sports education. The modules—“Seeds of Leadership” and “Seeds of Change”—emphasised athlete-centered, value-driven coaching and leadership skills. In Guwahati’s growing sports ecosystem, this…

31 Jul

Assam BJP raises alarm over cross-border infiltration

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Assam unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday issued a sharp warning against what it described as a deliberate attempt to convert parts of the state into “Miya land,” blaming illegal infiltration from Bangladesh during decades of Congress rule for a significant demographic shift. In a strongly worded statement released from the party’s state headquarters at Basistha Chariali, Assam BJP’s chief spokesperson, Kishor Kumar Upadhyay, expressed concern over what he termed a systematic threat to the cultural and religious identity of indigenous Assamese people. He alleged that unchecked infiltration by East Bengal-origin Muslim migrants has led to…

31 Jul

To empower girl students, Assam CM reviews rollout of ‘Nijut Moina 2.0’

Banasree SarkarAssam

Himanta Biswa Sarma, the chief minister of Assam, presided over a high-level review meeting on Wednesday to evaluate readiness for the launch of the second iteration of the state government's signature "Nijut Moina" program, which provides financial aid to female students pursuing higher education. To guarantee the initiative's smooth implementation throughout the state, cabinet ministers, MLAs, deputy commissioners, heads of educational institutions, and top education department officials participated in the evaluation, which was done by video conference. In his post on X, the Chief Minister emphasized the significance of the initiative, writing, "The fight against child marriage gets stronger." Our…

31 Jul

Gauhati HC directs Assam, Arunachal, Nagaland, and Mizoram to form panel on forest encroachments

Mohini BarmanAssam

The Gauhati High Court has directed the states of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, and Mizoram to constitute a high-level committee.The directive aims to facilitate coordinated action to clear illegal settlements from forest lands and protect ecologically sensitive areas. The order was passed during a hearing on two Public Interest Litigations (PILs) — one filed by Guwahati-based NGO Asom Basaok in 2018, and another by two residents of Sreebhumi district in 2023 — which sought the removal of encroachments within forest lands in Assam. During the hearing, the court observed that encroachments were not limited to Assam alone but extended to…

31 Jul

Raj Shamani becomes brand ambassador for ASUS ExpertBook series

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ASUS India has named Raj Shamani, India's leading podcaster and entrepreneur, as the official brand ambassador for its ExpertBook Series. This marks the first-ever such collaboration for both Shamani and the business-focused laptop lineup from ASUS. With over 18 million subscribers and 8 billion+ views across platforms, Raj Shamani, host of Figuring Out With Raj Shamani, personifies ambition, resilience, and innovation—values echoed by the ASUS ExpertBook series. “This partnership is personal,” said Shamani. “ASUS ExpertBook is for people building something bigger than themselves.” ASUS Vice President Dinesh Sharma emphasized the synergy, saying, “This alliance is about enabling Indian doers and…

31 Jul

Elvis Ali Hazarika becomes first person from Assam to cross English Channel

Mohini BarmanAssam

Ace swimmer Elvis Ali Hazarika has become the first Assamese to swim across the English Channel in relay mode in 13 hours. This marks Hazarika’s 14th sea-crossing in his professional swimming career. "With a lot of hard work, I have finally become the first Assamese to swim the English Channel in relay mode. The swim began at 1:30 am and took 13 hours to complete. It was extremely tiring — the swim, the overall endeavour. Joi Aai Axom," Hazarika said in a statement after the swim.